EDUCATIONAL BLOGS – Epic Heart And Vascular

Did it ever occur that you’re sitting reading your book, and suddenly, you feel a sharp pain in your chest? A burning sensation that makes you feel your lungs are on a stove? Ever happened? No matter how scary it seems at first, a burning sensation in the lungs is usually not dangerous. However, you […]

Let’s face it, at this time and day, our diets are not healthy. A considerable part is dedicated to processed foods which are incredibly unhealthy. In such circumstances, chest pain after eating is common, but is it heartburn or a heart attack? How can we distinguish between the two, and what are non-cardiac chest pains? […]

The layer surrounding your heart, called pericardium, protects the functions of the heart. An injury or infection to this layer can cause fluid to build up between the sensitive layers. This condition is known as pericardial effusion. Fluid around the heart puts pressure on this organ and hinders the effective pumping of blood. If left […]

If you ever feel that your heart skips a beat, there is a chance that it was a heartbeat that came sooner than you expected. Many people experience this in their lifetime. Physiologically, the heart does not actually skip a beat; it has a premature contraction. These contractions are of two types, premature atrial contractions […]

There are many reasons because of which you experience pain between shoulder blades – upper back and chest together. The causes range from heart issues to other body parts like the digestive system. Some of the reasons might not require emergency care. However, you should seek help if the pain occurs suddenly and does not […]

Heart flutters are not always magical. A heart beating too fast or skipping a beat in medical terms is known as palpitation. Heart palpitations are noticeable in the chest, neck, or even the throat. They are common, usually not harmful, and resolve easily on their own. Many reasons are linked to heart palpitations, anxiety, stress, […]

Our heart and head are connected to each other, and most times, heart diseases are indicated by the change in physical appearance of organs. One such change is the development of a crease in the earlobe. You might be wondering, what does crease in the earlobe have to do with heart disease? Read on to […]

Youth is the time in which our bodies and health are usually in an optimal state. We are reckless with the food options and tend to eat everything, healthy or unhealthy. Our practices do not hurt us then but show their effect later on in life. One such issue is the deposition of fat and […]

The location of your headache can help find the meaning behind the head pain and help determine the possible treatment. Here are some common types of headaches. Headache affecting your whole head This is a common indication of tension headache. You may feel tightness around your head, and the pain can travel down to your […]